There are many reasons to want to start a blog. A blog can be a great way for nurses to: Express themselves Therapeutically vent Tell their stories Improve their writing skills Document their journey as a nurse [sc name=”nclex-ad”] So how do you get started? Starting a blog can be downright simple. The easiest way …
Acid-base imbalances are an important concept of nursing practice, not to mention something you’ll need to learn in school. Teachers have different ways to teach students how to interpret ABGs, but here’s my preferred method. [sc name=”nclex-ad”] What are ABGs? ABG stands for Arterial Blood Gas. You will need to stick an artery to get …
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Clincials serve multiple purposes for student nurses. On one hand, you’re there to learn and make a grade for your class, but on the other hand, you are also making an impression on potential future employers. Even if you don’t intend to work on the floor you’re doing clinicals on, you may be able to …
Nursing is a career path on the rise. US News ranks nursing as #17 in healthcare jobs and #22 in the 100 best jobs overall… not bad. Furthermore, there is a great growth outlook for nursing. Here are some quick facts: $67,490 MEDIAN SALARY 1.5% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 439,300 NUMBER OF JOBS Combine that with a solid work/life balance …
I’ve written many articles about the NCLEX on Nursejanx in the past. In fact, they are the most popular articles on Nursejanx, and that’s hardly surprising. The concept of Passing the NCLEX-RN in 75 Questions remains one of the most Googled search terms in reference to this exam. Let’s find out how to do it!
This post will have ongoing updates to remain current as things change. Here’s a list of points for this article: What are HCAHPS? How are HCAHPS scores determined? What is the inclusion/exclusion criteria for the HCAHPS survey? What questions are on the HCAHPS survey? What is Hospital Value Based Purchasing (VBP)? [sc name=”nclex-ad”] What are …
Article updated 2018 Welcome to this article on how the NCLEX really works. You may have been researching how the NCLEX works only to find that there is a lot of bad information out there and you need to know what’s true and what’s false regarding NCLEX rumors. Good news, you’ve come to the right …
Safety & Maslow The most correct answers on this test will usually be the safest options (or least safe if it’s one of those opposite type questions).
As more and more men are gravitating towards nursing, this is becoming less and less of a hot topic. Nevertheless, some people still seem to have a few questions, so let’s get into it.
If you are reading this article, then odds are you’ve finished nursing school, so congratulations! Now you can focus all your attentions on slaying the beast that is the NCLEX. Here are seven things you need to do before you take your NCLEX…